MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
FUEL CAP / FUEL FILTER
CAUTION: Remove fuel from unit and store in approved
container before starting this procedure. Open fuel cap slowly to release any pressure which may have formed in fuel tank.
Fuel Filter:
1.Completely remove fuel cap (A) from fuel tank (B) to be able to remove fuel filter (D) from tank. Use a piece of wire (C) with a hook formed at the end to pull filter out of tank. (Figure 15 & Figure 16)
2.Pull filter (D) off with a twisting motion.
3.Replace fuel filter (D). (Figure 17)
NOTE: Never operate the hedge trimmer without the fuel filter. Internal engine damage could result!
A
IDLE ADJUSTMENT
The carburetor was
SPARK PLUG
1.To remove spark plug (B) (Fig. 19) for cleaning or replacement: make sure engine is off, spark plug is cool, then grasp spark plug boot firmly and remove from spark plug. Remove spark plug with correct spark plug tool. Inspect, clean or replace as needed.
2.Spark plug gap = .025" (.635mm) (Figure 18).
3.Torque to 120 inch pounds (12 to 15 N•m). Connect spark plug boot.
4.If needed, replace spark plug with spark plug RDJ7Y or equivalent.
.025" (.635mm)
Spark
Plug
Fig. 15
Fig. 18
C
B
B
Fig. 16
Fig. 19
D
Fig. 17
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